This list includes items that I feel are essential for beginning my Weight Loss Challenge. I’m including those items that I already have in the hopes that it may be useful for someone. These are items that I would plan to need within the first quarter of my plan. I will post updated lists and food ideas as I go along and encourage you to add your own favorites please. 😉
Exercise Related:
- comfortable walking shoes
- floor mat
- set of dumbbells (5 lbs to start, working up to 10 lbs)
- ipod (not essential, but I love listening to something while walking)
- 8 Minute Ab workout Dvd (will write more about this later)
- Pilates Dvd (will write more about this later)
- comfortable walking clothes (sweats, shorts)
Food Related:
- scale for weighing food
- measuring cups, spoons
- notebook for food diary (to count calories)
- low calorie cookbook(s)
- calorie counting book
Grocery List:
- lots of vegetables: lettuce, carrots, cucumber, broccoli, green beans, potatoes
- lots of fruit: apples (Fugi), bananas, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, kiwi, pears
- skim milk
- margarine
- low calorie (wheat) bread
- cereal (Shredded Wheat)
- eggs
- lunch meat (turkey or ham)
- cheese (slices, shredded Mexican, parmesan)
- pasta and pasta sauce
- rice (I like Basmati)
- tortillas
- taco seasoning pack
- beef (ground sirloin for lowest fat/calories)
- chicken
- other meat/protein options
- low sodium canned soup
That should be good for a start!
